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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
CATTLE DEALERS FAIL.

The Niobrara Company Assign With
Heavy Liabilities.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 1.-THE Niobrara
Land and Cattle Company, Incorporated
in East St. Louis, st. Clair County, Ill
inois, made an assignment this morning
to Judge Kiefer, of Belleville, I'll. Their
nominal assets are $250,000; upon which
they will realize from % to so per
cent. Their liabilities are $3.50, 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
WIPED OUT BY FLOODS.
Destruction and Death to Mexican Cities
by Rain and Wind.

OBSTRUCTION and Death to Mexican Cities
by Rain and Wind.
NoGALEs, Ari., Oct. 12.-News was re-
ceived here to-day that one of the most
disastrous storms known on the south
ern coast of Mexico occurred on October
and s. The city of Quelito, a town of
more than 5000 people, was to-
tally destroyed and many lives
lost. kilograms give accounts of
most affecting scenes, many wom-
en-, children and men foundering
IN the stormy current and crying for
help, which was not at hand. No
further particulars are obtainable as the
wires are down. Dispatches state the
supposition is that number Of wrecks
have occurred in the gulf but the facts
cannot be ascertained. Later dispatches
to the Associated Press report the entire
coffee and orange crop in Sinoloa de-
strOyed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

THERE are two church bells at Mes
eilla, Mexico, that are valuable. They
were cast in IT'S, and it is said that
lust before the casting was made at
least 81 600 worth of gold and silver
iewelry was dropped into the molten
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
The Dynamite Gun Failure.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 17.-Lieut.
Finley, of the Navy Department. has
made careful examination of the work
of the dynamite gun, and pronounces
the weapon practically worthless.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
Royalty Down With Measles.

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 17.-Princess Maude
and Princess Louise, daughters of the
Prince of Wales, who are suffering from
an attack of measles, are progressing ia
vorably towards recovery. Princess
Maude is the worst sufferer from the
disease. Princess Louise has only a
S1ioht attack
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
CAN'T BELIEVE 1.-THE FEVER.
Tampa People 10th to Believe They Are
Besieged by Yellow Jack.

Besieged by Yellow Jack.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 11.-Surgeon-
General Hamilton has received the fol-
lowing telegram from DR.. Wall, presi-
dent OF the board of health of Tampa.
Fla, in response to a telegram inquirlng
as to the precise nature of the disease
prevailing in that city. "It is unques-
tionably yellow fever, though popular
sentiment of those remaining here is
is all over the place and the city author
tiles are doing nothing"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
TRAMPLED UNDER FOOT.
Twelve Persons BADLY Hurt in q Crowd
at Canton, o.

CANTON, o., Oct. 14.-Several thou
sand people were attracted to city
store last evening by the gift of piece
of glassware to every caller. The win
dows and doors ofthe store were broken
in and ten ladies and two children were
trampled over. Two of those injured
will die. The others. although serious
1v burt will recover
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

mass of metal, by the devout, who
thought thus to propitiate their
patron saints. The bells are to be
melted and the precious metals re-
covered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

THE chestnut crop is reported to be
so abundant that nobody need feel
under obligation to add anything
to it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

known conductor on the La Crosse
division of the st. Paul road was fa-
tally injured near Milwaukee on the
10th by fall from the baggage car.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
DEATH IN THE FL AMES.

One Thousand Lives Lost in Conf1a-
grafton in Hankow.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Oct. 17.-Details
of the disastrous fire at Hankow were
received this morning by the steamship
Rio de Janeiro. The number of lives
lost was 1000, and the value of the prop
erty destroyed was 100000 taels.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19
A PRIESTS DFSGRACE.
Publicly Whipped and Imprisoned for As
saulting GIRL.

MONTREAL, Que, Oct. 13.-Dolase
Desornuers Ditcasson, who called him
self priest, was sentenced at the last
session of the court OF the queens bench
to twenty-three months imprisonment
and to receive twenty lashes for having
committed an indecent assault on d
Young girl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-19

tenth Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.
CHARLES SMoTHERs, colored, died at
Racine, aged 80 years.
THE stables of j. V. Quarles, of Ra-
cine, burned with their contents.
Loss. $4,000.
CHARLES DFANE, g. former we'll
known resident OF Racine, died re-.
Gently at Vicksburg, Miss.
PROSECUTION has been discontinued
In the case OF G. III. Graves, arrested
at Racine charged with obtaining lum-
Der by false pretenses.
HE Wisconsin Industrial Associa-
tlon OF Racine decides to mortgage it's
buildings for ST., 500 to pay off the in
debtedness from the last exposition.
TWELVE bears have been killed this
County.
DURING the presidential reception at
Madison q spectator had his pocket
picked of $500.
The Van Hurst-Rhodesg glove match,
at Ashland, was stopped in the sixth
round by the police.
BRAKEMAN Charles O'Brien lost two
fingers at Florence by q heavy barrel
falling on his hand.
AsHLAND's Law and Order League
lost it's case against John Van Hurst,
charged with having engaged in q
prize-fght there.
RALPH ATKINSON disappeared from
Eau Claire so mysteriousiy that foul
play is suspected. He was notion
peddler.
EDWARD PHILLIPS, an old and we'll
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
PRUDENCE AND INDUSTRY
(Con'm1lnicated.)

There are many incidents which
come to our notice, AID of which
we are often forced
10 speak. In some cases there are
things worth noting, and again,
there are some that do not seem
pleasant even to be spoken of, but
as we are always on the lookout
for the benefit OF our readers and
catch from the fleeing moments
the latest events of the day, and
tie improvements OF the indus
trial classes of our young men, we
want to in,ourage them in our col
ums. To speak of intellectual
Improvement, LAS almost become
as Il sounding bryss or tlnkling
symble, but industry, self cultiva-
ton and morality are thoughts
that should follow every young
man, and esp, ,clally should occupy
great space In tier minds and
enc )urage them to carefully search
past events and gather from them
the golden crumps of self-cultiva-
ton. We feel proud when we hear
of such intellectual progression.
Ne feel it our Indispensable duty
to maks kn: VIZ to our friends of
such young men. n prominent
Young mau In cur District recently
from Memph ) Tenn, who has
mad use o. his leusure moments
in seeking the knowledge OF Pnro-
no4r p.ij, an! exc se5 a great ln-
teres1 in he skill OF short hand
Wririug. th's young man halls
.r,m )he sunny South. Such
stud Is are useful to be known,
where me OF you now are
bIe>se+ w tn paren 20 assist you
III any curse of udy you may
hprau', siuc9 you are capable to
look-ou; for your selves, you have
never ycutured out, you don t
know what good their is in your
selves only 10 spend your useful
earnings to keep up with fashions
and to be admired by our young
ladies', look to the day when you
shall have grown old AMI shall be
d4pendant. Leave eff the things
of the sporting world and make
your selves men for the fu.ure.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
THE COLORED NIGHT
SCHOOLS,

The colored night schools were
opened last Monday evening, and
there was a good attendance at all
the buildings. At some there were
more applicants than could be pro-
vided with seats. The sessions were
taken up in organizing the schools,
4 teaching begun in earnest Tues.
night. The force of teachers at
the different colored night schools
has been organized as follows:
Stevens building, L. w. Brown,
Principal. R. q. Alexander, E. L.
Fisher and A. Taylor.
Garnet building, J. H. N. War
ing, Principal. M. E. Gibbs, H.
E. Bruce and J. w. MerrimaH.
John f. Cook building, VIM. F.
Smith, Principal. Mary Nalle, s.
j. Cox and E. A. Chase,
Lincoln building, j. C. NalIe,
Principal. L. F. Dyson, J. N. Ma
son and and M. f. Minor.
Randall building, j. Storum
Principal. A. I. Bowen, A. R..
Bowen and j. B. Clark.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
BERGEN STAR CONCERT.

Steinway Hall New York, was
crowded to overf1owing Nov. 3rd,
at the Bergen Star concert and
while all the artists did we'll, Miss
Batson and Mr.. Powell simply car.
ried the great audience by storm
and thunders of applause greeted
their every appearance. These
great artists will appear for the
18th st. Presbyterian church,
Washington, at the Congregational
church Dec. 9Th, in Bergen Star
concert. Tickets and circulars
will be issued at the 18th st. Pres,
byterian church Sunday Nov. 18th
and heavy prizes will be given to
best ticket workers, Washington
remembers last spring and may
now get ready for a great concert.
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ty in this city, and his place in the
Orpheus Glee Club will be hard to

The illustrations os The Illustra-
ted London Neaos american edi-
tion) for November 5th. present as
usual instruction as we'll as enter
talnment, and cover the customary
broad range of this long estab-
lished and widely known publica-
ton. They are indicated by the
following titles: Sketches of the
Bulgarian Elections, The Disputes
Between Fishermen at Plymouth,
State of Ireland, The Late Mrs.
Craik, I'll. M. S. Wasp. Sketches
ON the River Congo, Sketches at
the Cat Show, Chrystal Palace, The
Late Lady Brassey, Graud bur,
bar at Mandalay. In the Semois
Valley, Ardennes, A Tame Lion,
Algiers, and The Kali Ghaunt,
Calcutta Reading matter in abun.
dance is also provided, while now
it is becoming quite generally
known that newsdealers every
where sell the paper for ten cents.
Subscriptions can be sent direct to
the New York office, which is in
the Potter Building.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12

Alexandria, Va, Nov, 10th 1887.
The city and country of Alexan-
dria after II years OF democratic
representation in the state legislat-
ure, elected on last Tuesday Re.
publican. Hon. l.. W. Corbett
bears the honor of defeating the
great Stewart, late speaker of the
House of Delegates. In my notes
to the BEE last June | predicted
that Stuart would be defeated and
named Councilman COrbett who
could bring victory to the party.
All of which was verified on Tues
day by the astonishing majority Of
223.
The Virginia Republican Associ-
alton at Washington did valiant
service i'll behalf of its cause. 1t
was the means Of sending hosts of
voters home to vote. President
Singleton deserves special men
ton.
Editor Evans Of the Petersburg
Lancet, has been elected to seat
in the State Legislature. Bravo!
Mr.. George w. Stewart OF the
Baltimore Commonwealth, writes
to his paper under date of Oct. 81,
that he will return to Washington
in ample time to Assist in the COM
mendable canvass of the admirers
Of editor Chase. The following
is his letter:
INDORSING TIE EDITOR.
THE COMING ELECTION OF DELEGATES
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RECEPTIONS.

The Fraternal Social Club will
entertain their numerous friends
Friday evening, Nov. 18th, at the
Cadets Armory. The occasion is
their first reception of the season.
The popularity of this club is an
evidence that a large number will
turn out to greet them. The affa-
BILE president, A. j. Jackson, vice
president j. A. Crowner, and other
members of the honorary board,
Messrs. j. Frank Boston, FL. G..
Bruce, Samuel Tinney, J. E. Ma
son, Geo. w. Jackson, w. II.
Black, Maj. G. A. Fleetwood aud
Capt. Arthur Brooks, will have
things in style.
The Fern Leaf Social Club will
appear Friday eve'g, Nov. 25th, at
the same place. This club will al
SO, after this reception, give one OF
their great complimentary recep,
tions to their friends aud pstrons
Pres. W. II. Lee. vice pres, J. III.
Washington, sec'ty H. L. Living
ston and f. l.. Dodson, are noted
for having everything in capital
order. A full report of both or
these receptions gill be found il
the Bee.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
afternoon at 2 o'clock from Ebene-
ger church, Rev, Draper officiating.
Bring your job printing and adj
vertlsements to j. w. Fowler.
MASONIC DEPARTMENT.
D.'F. SEVILLE, EDITOR.

Tuesday evening, J. F. Cook
lodge NJ. TO-, F. A. A. NJ. con-
fered the second and third degrees
upon two candidates, the candi-
dates were received in due anil
ancient form BY the Worshipful
Master, brother Ii, n. Smith
and his officers. They were a,sis
ted by the Grand Lecturer and
Visitor WorshipfuI brother John
n. Hunt. The work was perform
ed In a skilIful manner. The sec
ond, was exempIlfed by brother
Hunt, in an artistic manner, after
calling off from labor to refresh
ments. The brethren retired 10 the
banquet room where a sumptous
Fepast was in waiting.
Brother Alex. Peyton, J w. of
lodge No. 40, and who is we'll
known among the craft for his eat
ing qualifications, for once in his
life got enough to eat, and ii
caused the brethren to open their
eyes and marvel.
The Oldest Mason in the Dis
trict of Columbia, is brother John
I. CoStoD.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
(From the Baltimore Commonwealth }

BALTIMORE, OCT. 81, 1887.
GENTLEMEN Lake the opportunity
to answer the many inquiries as to WHO
| favor as a representative from the Dis
trict OF Columbia to the National COnyeii-
ton in 1888. | should prefer waiting un-
til we are nearer Il occasion before tX-
pressing an opinion as to who think
would best represent the interests of tie
colored cities Of Washington, but since
your demands for advice and council are
urgent, | have no heSitancy in saying
that it would be a graceful act on the part
of the coorGd Republicans of Washing
ton to send the editor Of the BEE, VIM. &
Chase, Esq, tO that convention. He has
manfully and persist"n:ly fought for What
he believed 10 be right, and though often
misguided by passion and prejudice, he is
most unquestionabty an honest mau. He
has at all times ehampioncd Tire cause of
justice aud fair play. love merit, even
though it is found III an opponent | re-
greet that YOU so particularly request tin.
withholding of your names. | am sure
that Mr.. Chase would b. glad to know
that there are those in Washington who
are ready and willing to hold up his hand.
If living shall be on hand at the proper
lime. Very truly yours,
Geo. w. Stewart.
Next spring the city Of Alexan-
dria will wheel into the Republican
column.
Saying sharp things doesn't pay.
1t may crafty your spite at first,
but it is better to have friends than
enemies and if yon cannot make
people happy, refrain from making
them miserable.
Afriar, when preaching in con-
vent. observed to his female audi
tors: ''Be not too proud that our
blessed Lord paid your sex the dis.
tlnguished honor of appearing
first to female after the resurrec-
ton; for it was alone that the glad
tidings might spread the sooner.
Don't insult a poor man. His
muscles may be we'll developed.
Don't boast Of your pedigree.
Many fool has had wise ances-
tor,
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
ROOMS TOLET.

FOR RENT two furnished rooms,
with or without board, in the north
west near cars, to man aud wife or
single ladies. No children in the
house. Terms reasonable. Inquire
at this office.
FOR RENT, two furnished and
unfinished rooms with heat and
gas, hot aud cold water on same
floor. No. 1926 NJ ST., n. W.
Nov. 3. (.
FOR RENT,-1162 Goth st. n. W.,
furnished roOms for a gentleman,
with or without boaru. All mod
ern convenienceS.
nov. IL, 4 t..
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The parlor reception given at
the residence Of Miss Coates, 1921
9TH ST., Monday evening was an en-
joyable affair.
Quite a pleasant company gath
cred at Miss Matthews Monday ev-
ening, the occasion was a parlor
social. Among those present were,
Mesdames Henson, Washington,
Misses [. West, J.. Hamer, A..
Barnes, M. Dorsey, Messrs. Fred.
Henson, Rev. r. II. G.. Dyson, c..
Bell, c. Wood, S. Middleton and j..
Dyson.
Mrs. Bowdin gave a party at her
home Wednesday evering.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Sasco
will lead Miss Lucy Speed to the
altar some time this month.
Mr.. j. n. Mayne left the city
Wednesday for Laytonville, Md.
John Perry we'll known musi-
clan of this section dropped dead
at the cor. 2nd & Pa, ave., Monday
of epeletic fit. He was carried to
his home 302 ST., and was buried
Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Mrs. Jane Pinkney an old resi-
dent died Tuesday evening at s
o'clock. She was buried Thursday
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
INSTALLMENT HOUSES.

Persons who desire to purchase
goods on reasonable terms should
90 TO House and Herman 923 7th.
street n w. or to Bachschimid
and Myers 1141 z ST., n. W. Eli
ther of these firms will sell you
what you want on good terms.
See their advertisements in an
other colurn of this paper.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
OBITUARY..

Monday Nov. 9TH, 4 30 p. NJ, af-
ter long illness, Joseph Dosier,
aged 81, died at the residence of
his daughter, Virginia Lewis, No.
1912 l. ST., n. W. Funeral took
place Thursday afternoon from the
10Th ST. Baptist church. Mr.. Do
sier was for many years an employe
of the city Post Office and was a
member in good standing of the
Post Office Relief Association.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
OUR HIGH SCHOOL.
PROF. CARD0ZO IMPROVES ITS sYs-
TEN.

The coIored High School under
the principalship of Prof. Cardozo
is daily improving. 1t is under
stood that he has now facilities
almost equal to the white High
school and in a few months Super
intendent Cook and Prof. Cardozo
will have a High School of which
the people will be proud. In years
gone by our High school was con-
trolled by tavorites of certain trus-
tees but since the removal of these
pet trustees and the retirement Of
their pets from official control, the
high school has been steadily on
the increase. Prot. Cardozo is a
man of ability and great force of
character and his assistance are
ladies and gentlemen of ability.
Miss Maria Barney, is the assis-
tant principal, a lady of good sound
sense and refined in her manners.
Misses Katie Parker and NJ. E
Church, are young ladies whose
instructions are giving satisfaction.
Mrs. Cooper, one of the new teach
ers in the High school is great
acquisition to that department.
The Normal school is conducted
by Miss Lucy Moten, one of the
best educated young ladies in this
city. This lady is an honor to the
colored Normal school.
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A FARM FOR SALE OR
TRADE.

A fine fruit and garden farm, with
all kinds of fruit on it, two hou ses
all improved, farm containing 140
acres, and only s miles from he
city. Well sell or trade. Terms
reasonable. Apply to w. Calvin
Chase, BEE Office.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
THE FERN LEAF.

The Fern Leaf Social Club will
give their first reception at the Ca
dets Armory, o street between 9TH
and Sth streets. n. W., Friday eve'g
Nov. 25th. Music by Prof. Krause's
orchestra. Admission so cents.
The club is making preparations for
a complimentary reception during G
the holidays.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
SATURDAY. Nov. II, 1887
Locals.

Subscribe for the BEE.
Twenty cents per month.
3, will contain all the news.
For sale by all neWsdcalers in the city
our subscribers would confer favor
nv laymg tie amount of their subscrip-
t;ous nj their houses for the collector, and
thus save annoyance alike to patron and
collector
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n,-p1 IsHED EVERY SATURDAY AT
400 ST. n. w. WASH. d. c.

WHERE THE BEE CAN BE BAD.
prof / ", Fowlers, SlS Srd street. Sc
,,s pollsety s,M street, between 18th and
Northwest. =,
n Rellrr. Druggist, corner 10Th and M
street, Northwest. --,
Henry Poland'B, corner IA ana FeDnSSi'
vania Avenue. southwest.
Waddlcton's Jewelry store 18Th ana
III streets, n. w
Northwest.
Philadelphia House. Sis Pennsylvania Ave
Northwest.
Hyson's Barber Shop, 14th and
II steets, d. W.
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W. e tlvin Chase, edito

Mr.. Homer Lyons of the 9th
Auditors office returned from Ohio
Friday morning.
Hon. Fred. Douglass will speak
before the Baptist Sunday school
union Sunday Nov. 20th.
Rheumatism attacks every age. gout
only adults. But whether you may have
TO cope with Il c one or the other. Saliva
ton Oil will be found equally efficacious.
1t kills pain. Price p cents bottle.
The Plymouth Congregational
Church Society held a meeting
Nov. 2nd, and elected the following
officers; q. w. Fearing, president;
VIM. III. Lee, clerk, Wm. III.
Thomas and VIM. Quinn, trustees,
Edward Thomas and Thomas
Washington, auditors.
Mrs. Sa lie r. keyeS, who has
been on a visit to her mother and
friends 10 DulinSville, Va. for near
ly four months, returned To the
city this week greatly improved.
The salubriOuS climate has i'm
proved her beauty and state
ly appearance.
The Baptist Sunday School Un-
ION held prayer and praise meet
lag last Sabbath evening at the
L'on Baptist Church, of which Rev.
W. }. Howard is pastor. The meet
lhE was success. The meeting
that was held at the 2nd Baptist
Church was largely attended.
There is nothing more intolerable than
u, h,aNach ; ho derangmpnt of the system
wa c SO uHfitS one for social enioyment
or the most simple duties of life. Ifir
comes every day at nearly the same tim,
lo7 may safely charge it to Malarip, and
sHallenberSer's Antldote will immediately
Teirave you Don't allow pr, iudice to
Irolong yonr suffering. Get the medicine
and be cured.
Mr.. john Ii. Holmes, of Rich
mond, Va, after completing his
course of studies at Worcester
Academy, Worcester, Mass, is in
the city attending the Medical
School OF How ird University. Mr..
Holmes is one of Richmond's
brightest young men.
The Parlor Reception given at
the residence Of Miss Sadie COntee.
922 V st. u. W., last Thursday even
lng, was in every particular a grand
affair. Some of Washington
tameSt and best were present. AS
Miss Contee is very jovial young
lady, her company was enjoyed
by all.
A High Tea will be given by
the West End Social club, at
l6l2 NJ st. n. W., November 18th
81. For the ben fit of the 2nd
Baptist church. Mr.. Geo. w.
Murray, Pres, Mrs. Scott Lockett,
Wee, Miss Annie E Morton,
Sec, Mrs. CYNTHIA Hill, Treasur-
er' Rev. W. b. Johnson, pastor.
Prof John L. Layton, tie 2cher of
music In the public schools and a
member of the Orpheus Glee Club,
has rendered his resignation as a
member Of that club to take effect
from Nov. 8. The club loses val
qaole member and worker. Prof.
layton is a man Of great populari,
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

st. Paul A. NJ. +. church Sth bet.
d. aud Il. streets s. W. Rev. G.. w.
Fitzhugh, pastor. Services at IL
a. III. and s p. M. Sabbath Sunday
School, ga. IN. J. w. Butcher
Superintendent.
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12

,-.f,mates advertising urnisied OH appii-
,fop. Objectionable advertisements VIII not
,,serted at any price. All remittances
I'D ne made by draft. postal money order
,.,,,es or registered letter. Money forwarded
~ other way, at the sender's risk. In
.,5ing money the amount and what IL ls ioi
.,ld be distinctly stated.
-, huslness letters, etc., should De ao-
THE EDITOR,
Washington d. e
The Washington bee., 1887-11-12
NOTICE

Agents are not allowed 20 collect money
due tor advertisement unless they can
produce an authenticated receipt with the
editors name attached thereto. Money
paid under any otaer circumstances, is
done at the risk of advertisers. Agents
can solicit advertisements, but are not
allowed to collect the same without au-
thority.
W. Calvin Chase, editor